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Wine Advocate
Robert Parker recently released his latest Wine Advocate including his report on the 2008 vintage in Bordeaux. He sees many wines from 2008 rivaling their 2005s.
"... the quality of the 2008 vintage turned out to be excellent, with a number of superb wines that are close to, if not equal to the prodigious 2005 or 2000 vintages (two years with many of the best wines I have ever tasted from top to bottom)" Reviews
Robert Parker 90 points
A stunning sleeper of the vintage, this beautiful, already irresistible, plum/garnet-colored 2008 is a wine to purchase by the case. It possesses a dense plum/purple color, a glorious perfume of Christmas fruitcake, cedarwood, black currants, jammy cherries and licorice, medium to full body and a silky personality. It will provide both a hedonistic and intellectual turn-on over the next 10-15 years.
Wine Spectator 89 Points
This polished red shows good grip from the ripe, well-integrated tannins, which support plum, currant, loam and tobacco flavors. Not heavy, but fills the palate nicely. Balanced and harmonious. Drink now through 2016. 20,830 cases made. -TM
Neal Martin Wine Journal 90-92 Points
En primeur barrel sample. This is reticent on the nose: earthy, introverted with touches of sandalwood and cedar. The palate is medium-bodied, good weight and acidity, nicely balanced and focused with fresh red-berried fruit, cranberry and red cherry. Nicely poised on the finish, the kind of wine that leaves a smile in your face. Very fine. Tasted April 2009.
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